The use of red agaric as a medicinal and prophylactic agent gained popularity no more than 20-25 years ago. For science and medicine, this is too short a period of time for conclusions. But during this period, many studies and experiments have already been conducted. We invite you to talk about the safe use of Amanita muscaria mushroom products.
Official evidence for the effectiveness and safety of microdosing amanitas
The biochemical composition of the red amanita mushroom, as well as the properties of its main components - muscimol and ibotenic acid, aroused the first professional interest of scientists in the 1980s of the XX century. In particular, the subject of discussion was the specificity of the influence of the mentioned substances on the human nervous system. During all these years, the degree of toxicity of these components, as well as the expediency and, most importantly, the safety of using this mushroom, was studied in laboratory conditions on animals. As a result, it was possible to conclude that the use of fly agaric mushrooms in moderate dosage and under the condition of proper preparation has a beneficial effect on the state of the nervous system and psyche, has a positive effect in the case of various disorders of psycho-emotional origin. These were the first steps in studying the effect of red fly agaric on living organisms.
In 2002, a group of neurologists from the United States presented to the public a scientific paper "Effectiveness of microparticles containing muscimol against focal seizures caused by pilocarpine", which indicated that muscimol particles reduced seizures in animals treated with pilocarpine.
In 2018, another group of neuroscientists from the United States, as part of a therapeutic experiment, injected muscimol into the brain of a patient suffering from drug-resistant epilepsy. In addition to the good tolerability of the specified component, experts have also registered other favorable changes in its condition. In particular, the substance did not disturb the parenchyma of the brain, did not provoke a negative impact on the consequences of surgical treatment of epileptic seizures. This confirmed the positive effect of muscimol on the psyche and the activity of the nervous system, and also pointed to its key difference from ibotenic acid - it is not a neurotoxin.
In early 2021, commissioned by Psyched Wellness Ltd. in Toronto, a laboratory experiment was conducted, which consisted in studying the effect of red fly agaric on the body of rats. The duration of observation did not exceed 14 days. The experiment made it possible to conclude that muscimol does not have a toxic effect on the body. Compared to the group that received a placebo, there were no significant differences in the response of the studied rats to the use of fly agaric preparations. In order to track the result and draw conclusions, first before and then after feeding the rats with this mushroom, experts determined the weight of each animal, the amount of feed consumed, blood parameters; assessed the mass of organs and their condition. No adverse changes were registered in any of the listed criteria.
Contraindications and use with other drugs
When using red amanita as a food additive, you must follow the rules for using this mushroom, do not exceed the duration of the course, and take into account the single and daily dosage of the product. It is also important to first make sure there are no contraindications for microdosing. These include an allergic reaction to the red amanita mushroom, the period of pregnancy and lactation (since the component of the mushroom is muscimol, penetrates through the placental barrier and also saturates mother's milk), schizophrenia in the family history.
Red amanita preparations normally combine with pharmaceuticals, do not cause various side effects. Neurological reactions (nausea, dizziness, headache) occur only in case of overdose. But in order for an increased amount of muscimol to accumulate in the body, it is necessary to take several times more than the recommended dose for 1 dose. In this case, the natural reaction of the body will be the appearance of the indicated symptoms - most often these symptoms develop already within 3 hours after an overdose.
The listed clinical manifestations can persist for 2 days. In difficult cases, well-being is complicated by the appearance of hallucinations. If all these signs develop, you should immediately consult a doctor and get medical help. If a person taking fly agaric microdosing deviates from the course schedule and does not follow the recommendations of a specialist, then the responsibility for the consequences of such actions rests entirely on him.
Driving a car is allowed during the course of fly agaric microdosing. At the current time, there is no evidence that muscimol affects reaction speed and attention.
Fly ash microdosing is characterized not only by its effectiveness, but also by its versatility. It is compatible with other medicines, does not cause addiction and, accordingly, the so-called "withdrawal syndrome". The effectiveness of pharmaceuticals that are taken at the same time as microdosing does not decrease when taking preparations made from red fly agaric. Among other reasons, this is due to the natural origin of products made from the mushroom.
Red fly agaric and neurological disorders
When considering the effectiveness of using preparations made from red fly agaric, one should focus on its ability to stop neurological disorders manifested by dizziness, headaches, anxiety, and depression. Thanks to the composition of this mushroom, it is possible to quickly overcome psychological problems - for example, stiffness and self-doubt.
Red fly agaric is an effective food supplement that tones, has a beneficial effect on intellectual abilities, and increases physical capabilities.
It is important to remember that red fly agaric should be used with caution along with antidepressants. Specialists recommend reducing the dose of these drugs when you start a course of microdosing.
Basic rules of microdosing
The most important principles that cannot be violated are:
- Do not start using the mushroom if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have an individual intolerance to its components, or someone in the family has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
- Use no more than 2 g of red amanita per day.
- Start using the mushroom, starting from the moment of puberty, not earlier.
- Start the course with the smallest dose (0.2), maybe it will be enough for you.
- After taking the mushroom, drink water at room temperature.
- If you have no gastrointestinal problems, take the dose on an empty stomach.
- Evaluate your feelings and changes on a physical and psychological level 3-4 days after the start of the course. If the effect is not felt - increase the dose within the permitted limits.
- Combine different options for using the mushroom - the entire dose at once in the morning, half in the morning and half in the evening. Find an acceptable method of reception for you.
- If you feel that you no longer need to take amanita, complete the course. You will feel when the body signals to you that it is necessary to resume the use of mushrooms.
